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After several months of searching, interviews and background checks the Knoxville Police Department has selected its new Police Officer. Corey Derby, has accepted the position and will begin his training process on November 1st. Derby is a long time Knoxville resident and a 2005 graduate of Knoxville High School. Police Chief Dan Losada says training is a lengthy process that involves several steps and the new officer will not be on his own patrolling the streets of Knoxville until this time next year.